Prep Cook

Tiny Boxwoods Productions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days

Two weeks of paid vacation after one year

Job summary

Tiny Boxwoods Productions in Houston, Texas is in search of an experienced Prep Cook to join our pastry team. The selected candidate will prepare food to our restaurant standards and play a key role in driving customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include organizing timing for food preparation, controlling inventory, assisting chefs, and maintaining a clean workspace. Candidates must possess a Texas Food Handlers certificate and strong customer service skills. We offer health benefits and paid vacation after one year of employment.

Qualifications

• Texas Food Handlers certificate is required.
• Sanitation Certification is necessary.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following specifications and standards.
• Monitor quality control and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station.

Skills

Customer service skills

Good memory

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Texas Food Handlers certificate

Sanitation Certification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Prep Cook to work with our pastry team. Health, dental, and vision insurance are offered after 60 days of full‑time work (minimum 30 hours). After one year of continuous full‑time employment, we provide two weeks of paid vacation at the employee’s regular rate of pay.

Job Purpose

Tiny Boxwoods Productions prep cooks care deeply about our culture and will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction. The prep cook prepares food to the specifications and standards set by the Executive Chef and is expected to prepare food and set up stations in a fast, quick‑paced hot environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The primary job duties and responsibilities of a prep cook are:

• Passion for food
• Knowledge of the food menus
• Organize timing of food preparation for service
• Control inventories of food with minimal loss
• Safely handle and hold food at correct temperatures
• Prepare correct amounts of food based on instructions from the Executive Chef
• Restock line with prepped items
• Assist chefs in creating standardized recipes for all prepped items
• Basic knife skills
• Help maintain recipe books
• Assist in putting away orders and daily organization of the kitchen
• Adhere to sanitation, safety and food regulations
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station
• Perform to company standards and expectations
• Clear communication and teamwork
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing tasks effectively and quickly
• Work in a fast‑paced environment
• Be consistent and dependable
• Monitor quality control and guest satisfaction
• Maintain a positive attitude and work ethic under extreme stress
• Treat others with respect at all times
• Maintain a neat, clean and well‑groomed appearance, meeting the “Pressed and Tailored” standard
• Speak, read, write and understand English
• Perform various cleaning tasks and side work
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Texas Food Handlers certificate
• Sanitation Certification
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good memory
• Flexible availability in scheduling
• Capacity to multitask
• Ability to work as part of a team

Working Conditions

The incumbent will be working in a restaurant setting, on the floor with guests, in the kitchen and dish area. Potential hazards include cuts, slips, trips, falls and burns. Frequent hand washing is required.

Physical Requirements

Stand/walk for long periods of time. Regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and constantly move around in the kitchen. Must be able to chop quickly and consistently.